Pediatric Intensivist (Faculty Position) at Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical Center; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 270,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare provider in Albany seeks an experienced Pediatric Intensivist for a faculty position. The role includes 24/7 in-house coverage, medical oversight for transport teams, and management of chronic ventilation patients. Candidates should be board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and committed to clinical excellence, research, and education. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $270,000 to $285,000 with opportunities for mentorship and academic ranking based on qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentive bonus opportunity

Faculty appointment at Albany Medical College

Qualifications

• Eligible for New York State licensure.
• Proven commitment to academic medicine, including teaching and/or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical oversight for air and ground transport teams.
• Manage patients requiring chronic ventilation at a nearby long-term care facility.
• Deliver sedation services for pediatric oncology procedures.
• Opportunities to mentor junior faculty and lead divisional growth.
• Participate in medical student and resident education.

Skills

Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Commitment to excellence in clinical care

Experience in academic medicine

Teaching and research experience

Collaboration skills

Job description

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Albany Medical Center, is seeking an experienced Pediatric Intensivist at the Associate or Full Professor level to join our team. This mid- to senior-level faculty position fills an immediate opening and offers a meaningful opportunity to shape the future of our program while contributing to clinical excellence, research, and education.

About the Division:

• 19-bed medical/surgical PICU with over 1,000 annual admissions
• Serves patients from 25 counties across New York’s Capital Region
• Strong collaboration with active Congenital Heart Program
• Seven faculty members dedicated to clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity.

Position Highlights:

• 24/7 in-house coverage with support from residents (PGY-2 and above) and an advanced nurse practitioner
• Provide medical oversight for air and ground transport teams
• Manage patients requiring chronic ventilation at a nearby long-term care facility
• Deliver sedation services for pediatric oncology procedures (bone marrow and lumbar puncture)
• Opportunities to mentor junior faculty and help lead divisional growth and development
• Participate in medical student and resident education
• Faculty appointment at Albany Medical College; rank based on experience and qualifications

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• A commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching, research, and collaboration.
• Proven commitment to academic medicine, including teaching and/or research.
• Eligible for a New York State licensure.

Competitive base salary range with incentive bonus opportunity $270,000-285,000 (Associate Professor). Base salary will vary depending on academic rank.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to: Physician Recruitment

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.